Intermediate / Senior Geo-enviromental Engineer

My client a very successful, established company in the NE of England are currently seeking an ambitious and dynamic individual to join our Geotechnical and Environmental team in Newcastle. The successful applicant will be experienced in the areas of geo-environmental site investigation and assessment, remediation and reclamation design, contract management, design implementation and validation. Experience in waste management and landfill engineering would be beneficial, but not essential. The ability to rapidly assimilate site data and provide robust, pragmatic advice pertinent to the clients'' needs is crucial.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop and grow the environmental business in the office. Therefore, the successful candidate will be enthusiastic, confident, self-motivated and dynamic with excellent verbal and written communication ability together with the following key skills:

Design and implementation of Preliminary Risk Assessments and Intrusive Ground Investigations including soil and rock logging, soil and groundwater sampling and in-situ testing.

High level understanding of contaminated land legislation and the planning regime as well as ability to provide clear and valued commercial advice understanding individual Client and project needs.

Interpretative report writing including undertaking human health risk and groundwater assessment utilising CLEA, (desirable but not essential).

Contaminated land remedial works - outline design and specification.

Preparation of detailed design of contaminated land earthworks and remediation schemes.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Experienced team player, looking to take the next step.

Good client facing skills are essential.

A BSc or BEng in a relevant Geological or Environmental Discipline and MSc in related subject an advantage.

A strong sense of customer service and focus; excellent organisational skills with flexible attitude to time management, travelling, office based and site works; ability to work consistently and methodically under pressure, meet deadlines and achieve goals.

The role offers excellent career progression opportunities within a friendly and professional team. The benefits include a competitive salary, according to skills and experience, together with an excellent flexible benefits package